Bergenia crassifolia
Elephant-Eared Saxifrage
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Elephant-Eared Saxifrage (Bergenia crassifolia) - Description
Bergenia crassifolia, the badan, Siberian tea, Mongolian tea, leather bergenia, winter-blooming bergenia, heartleaf bergenia, elephant's ears or elephant-ears, is a plant species in the genus Bergenia. It is about 12 inches tall. The leaves are spoon-shaped. One cultivar is Bergenia crassifolia 'Autumn Red. 'B. crassifolia contains the polyphenols arbutin, kaempferol 3-lathyroside, catechin 3-O-gallate, tannins and the pectin bergenan.
Elephant-Eared Saxifrage (Bergenia crassifolia) - Blooming
Blooms in the spring and sometimes again in the fall. Flower colors can be white, red and various pinks. Funnel-shaped, 5-petaled borne on red or purple flower stems.
Elephant-Eared Saxifrage (Bergenia crassifolia) - Growth
Clump-forming, evergreen perennials. Bergenias have a wide range of light needs, but in the warmest of climates they will do best with a partial shade. Otherwise, if the climate is cool enough, they can thrive with full sun. Grow Bergenia in a woodland garden or border. Also works as a groundcover.
Elephant-Eared Saxifrage (Bergenia crassifolia) - Planting
Plant the seedlings during fall. Root rhizome sections from seed-raised plants every 3-5 years in spring or autumn.
Elephant-Eared Saxifrage (Bergenia crassifolia) - Pest
Snails and slugs can cause trouble, along with weevils, caterpillars, and foliar nematode. Other problems include fungal leaf spots and rhizome rot.
Elephant-Eared Saxifrage (Bergenia crassifolia) - Interesting facts
There are only about 6-8 species of Bergenia. B. cordata is often planted in gardens.
Elephant-Eared Saxifrage (Bergenia crassifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Does best in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Can tolerate poor soil, but cannot bear heat and drought. Poor soil enhances winter leaf color.
